We are full stride smack dab in the middle of the 2019 Holiday Season and we all know what rides shotgun with the Holiday Season, yep the holiday parties. You have company and corporate Christmas parties, family gatherings, ugly sweater parties or the mildly entertaining dirty Santa exchange and finally the last hoorah for 2019…
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In a DUI arrest there a so many moving parts and requirements to meet. During the DUI process you may ask yourself why? Why do I need to do so many things? I may not have all the answers but if you are asking what is the purpose of the MVD required Alcohol and Drug…
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DUI Alcohol and Drug Screening DUI Penalties According to Arizona Revised Statue 28-1381 first time offenders of Arizona’s zero tolerance DUI laws are subject to: A minimum is 10 days in jail however nine days may be suspended, and a maximum of six months. A base fine of $250 which can increase up to $2500…
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If you are convicted of driving under the influence in Arizona, you may be ordered to have an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. This device requires that you breathe into it at specified intervals to prove that you are not intoxicated. Failure to do so could result in further penalties or result in your…
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Clear up the Court/MVD Confusion
What are Administrative Penalties? DUI Services are the services which help DUI offenders meet Arizona’s Administrative Penalties. Administrative Penalties are imposed by ADOT/MVD and are triggered by a DUI arrest. DUI Services are needed to meet the penalties regardless of the final outcome of the court case. Once the arrest triggers the penalties you will…
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What you are not being told about your DUI can be painful. The Pain of getting a DUI There are many emotions and thoughts that come with a DUI. A DUI can be emotionally painful, financially devastating, socially awkward and mentally draining. Dealing with the social stigma is a delicate balancing act as you try…
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You’re in the Drivers Seat It sounds counter intuitive and silly when you hear organizations talk about putting the customer first. After all isn’t this why anyone starts a business? The truth is, there is a lot of work that goes into putting customers first. Every aspect of the organization from front line employees to…
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Based on statistical data, mental health professionals have shown that holistic long- term care for those with a substance use disorder (SUD) are producing positive outcomes similar to individuals with chronic illnesses (Office of the Surgeon General, 2016). Mental health professionals agree the most effective method to prevent substance use from progressing into a substance…
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Chances are they’re talking about you. The Social Stigma of a DUI Although courts do not look favorably upon a DUI conviction, many times the harshest critics are friends, family and co-workers. Let’s face it, a DUI conviction has a certain level of shame attached to it. Professionally DUI convictions require extensive time in courtroom,…
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